Phu Dien

Hue


Around 8km past Beach Bar Hue, the remains of Phu Dien, a small Cham temple, lie in a hollow in the sand just off the beach. Protected by a glass greenhouse-style structure it's an unexpected find. You'll find a few seafood shacks here, too.


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